Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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10511925 | Journal of Adolescent Health | 2005 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Nonmedical use of prescription opioids is a recurrent epidemic and valuable lessons from past epidemics of this nature can be learned if historical data are studied. Prevention campaigns should target groups at risk for substance abuse and focus on improving family bonds and peer-resistance skills.
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Authors
Hung-En Ph.D., Linda Ph.D., Roger Dr.PH., Patrick B. Ph.D., Bridgette M.S.,